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Sunday, November 11, 2012

A salute to all the
VETERANS for what they have given to this great country.A special thanks to my own Jar Head who spent
8 years serving his country.I learned a
lot in those early years and my heart and thanks goes out to every VETERAN and
their family.

I visited a school in
Arkansas where the pictures of children and their family members, who were
serving in the military or someone in the family who was a veteran, were
displayed on the entrance walls. It was
extremely touching.

TURKEY TIME

5 FAT TURKEYS

5 Fat turkeys are we
We slept all night in the tree
When the cook came around
We couldn’t be found

So, that’s why we are
here you see!

Easy-to-do TURKEY
PUPPET
This is a great puppet to send home with the children and add a turkey poem or
song.This is what you need:

The children will use the markers to design feathers on the coffee filter.Fold the filter in half and glue.Glue the craft stick to back all the way to
the top of the filter.Add head and pipe
cleaners through the holes made with the hole punch.Add the child’s name ……example (Jason
Turkey)…….a kid friendly project.

NAEYC

As this time of the
year approaches there is always a buzz about the annual NAEYC conference.This year it was in Atlanta and the
conference was filled with the best of the best.The VERY BEST is seeing old friends from
around the world.Spending a full day in
the exhibit hall is always a top priority. I had the privilege to present a
PUPPET PLAY workshop with over 300 in attendance and we jived.I left with a great feeling in my heart.

Let me introduce you to some of my favorite
people.

MEM FOX

Thousands gathered to
hear Mem Fox read some of her favorite stories and to explain to the massive
audience how important WORDS are to children and their development.You should own her books and have them
available for yourself and for the children.

HUGH HANLEY

This gentle man sings
for all children and has produced a 30 minute show filled with songs and it can
be viewed at http://acmi.tv and select the Video-On-Demand feature.On the next page type Songs from the Circle.

This is Eric Litwin signing my copy
of Pete the Cat to Grandma Dodie…..and I will cherish this book.I rode on the elevator and said “Are you Pete
the Cat Eric?” and we both laughed.He
is an educator, musician, author and true entertainer.

Books you gotta have to
read, sing, and play with children.

I am glad there is no word count on
this great site because I had so much to share this time.I will check in again on Dec. 11, 2012 and
today on Nov. 11 I want to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my grandson Liam………..who
is 7 on this great 11/11 day.This did
not get posted until late today because I was traveling home from Atlanta.I am thankful for each and every one of you
connected to Early Childhood education.